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Expressing Obligation Expressing A Promise: What Does The Word 'Promise' Mean?
Expressing Obligation Expressing A Promise: What Does The Word 'Promise' Mean?
Expressing a promise
word of honor
word
assurance
pledge
vow
guarantee
oath
commitment
Making promises:
I promise that I will help you.
I promise not to do the same mistake again.
It’s a promise.
I give you my word on that.
You have my word on it.
I promise that I will do my homework.
I swear I will never hurt you.
I swear I won't break your heart.
I assure you that I will finish the job on time.
I assure you that I will send you all the information you need.
Believe me, I won't disappoint you.
Trust me, I will help you.
Responses to promises:
All right. Keep your promise.
I hope you'll keep your promise.
I hope you won't go back on your word.
Thank you. I believe you.
I hope you will keep your words.
Example:
A promise that one makes should be viewed as a promise that one will
undoubtedly honor.
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3. Breach of promise
Example:
You promised you would help me, but you didn't. That sounds like a
breach of promise to me!
4. Empty promises
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5. Keep a promise
Example:
If you can't keep your promises, you shouldn't make them in the first
place.
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Don't promise your customers the earth, if you are not able to honor
your promises.
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